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La Siesta Motel
Tucson, AZ |
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The La Siesta Motel was built in 1941 and features two signs with snoozing Mexicans. The tile-roofed "casitas" have been recently restored. The boutique motel offers a saltwater pool, massages, and other amenities. For more, see these websites: 1 and 2.
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The Lodge
Williams, AZ |
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The Lodge was built in the 1940s and was renovated in 2003. In the 1950s, it was known as the Sun Dial Motel. I don't know if this was the original name. For more, see these websites: 1 and 2.
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Apache Lodge Motel
Prescott, AZ |
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The Apache Lodge Motel opened in 1946. It features 33 units around an internal courtyard. It is in terrific shape with a functioning neon sign. In 2004, it was put up for sale at eBay for over $2 million. Does anyone know if it found a buyer or if it's going by a new name?
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King's Rest Hotel Motor Court
Phoenix, AZ |
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The King's Rest Hotel Motor Court was built in 1937. It was a sanatorium at one time but looks like it has been vacant for a long time. It is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. There are many other old tourist courts, in varying conditions, in this part of town.
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former Rose Tourist Camp
Phoenix, AZ |
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The former Rose Tourist Camp is another oldie - now used as apartment rentals.
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Oasis Court
Benson, AZ |
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The Oasis Court was built in 1928 and is on the National Register of Historic Places. It is now used for apartments and the office has become a gift shop (Kiva Gifts).
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The Kiva Lodge Motel features a nice neon sign and very cool-looking motor court rooms with covered parking spots.
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Buckhorn Baths & Motel
Mesa, AZ |
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The Buckhorn Baths & Motel opened in 1939, offering baths in their hot springs. They started building cottages shortly after that. There is also a Wildlife Museum with over 400 mounted and stuffed animals. For more, see these websites: 1, 2, and 3.
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Chalet Village Motel
Oracle, AZ |
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The Chalet Village Motel features a courtyard surrounded by A-frame cabins and a matching sign.
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